wrist assessments

Question 1

what points are used to measure AROM at wrist

Answer 1

Flexion, / extension: 5th metacarpal, triquetrum, ulna

ulnar and radial deviation: middle metacarpal, capitate and lateral epicondyle

Question 2

what are possible accessory movements at the wrist

Answer 2

AP, PA, lateral glide and medial glide

AP/PA of inferior radioulnar joint

Question 3

How are AP and PA glides performed at the wrist

Answer 3

AP / PA glides, into traction, the lift up or down, stabilise at wrist

Question 3

How is dequervain’s syndrome tested for

Answer 3

finkelstein test

pt makes fist with thumb inside then ulnar deviates

positive if patient reports pain

Question 3

how is carpal tunnel tested for

Answer 3

carpal tunnel compression test

patient in sitting or standing
forearm supinated and then examiner applies pressure over carpal tunnel between thenar and hypothenar eminence for 30 seconds
positive test if numbness pain and paresthesia i